Literature Library author
Edwin Arlington Robinson
A concise guide to Edwin Arlington Robinson's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
Edwin Arlington Robinson (1869–1935) was a poet whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include The torrent and The night before, The Town Down the River, and Richard Cory. Key themes include isolation and failure, public appearance versus private suffering, and time, regret, and small-town judgment.
Reading pathway
Begin with Richard Cory.